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Diverse Chile - SIC

10 Days

/ 9 Nights

South America

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Highlights

Santiago, Chile

Half Day Santiago tour

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Full Day Excursion To Geyser Del Tatio

Puerto Natales, Chile

Full Day Torres Del Paine National Park

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Santiago

Welcome To Chile!!!! Upon Arrival in Santiago – capital and largest city of Chile, known for its historical landmarks like Plaza de Armas and its setting in a valley surrounded by the Andes, transfer to the hotel. Check in & overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Dinner

Day 2 : Santiago - Half Day Walking In Santiago

Today after Breakfast, enjoy the half day walking tour of Santiago. This walking tour is the perfect Fall in love with Santiago’s charms discovering it as a local: walking. We will start the tour by boarding the subway and seeing some of the most picturesque stations.Overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Santiago – Calama - San Pedro De Atacama

Get Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Santiago Airport to board flight to Calama. Arrive in Calama and transfer to the charming oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama, set amidst the world’s driest desert. In the afternoon, explore the surreal landscapes of the Moon Valley, where salt-covered rock formations, vast dunes, and ancient caves resemble a lunar surface. Visit the Tres Marías formations, the old salt mine of Victoria, and end the day with a breathtaking sunset from the Kari Lookout, offering panoramic views of the desert and distant volcanoes. Check in & Overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : San Pedro De Atacama – Free Day

Today After Morning breakfast, Its Leisure Day. You can opt for Half day Rainbow valley and Yerbas buenas Or Full day Altipanics Lagoons & Chaxa Lagoon (optional). Overnight at the hotel

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : San Pedro De Atacama - Full Day Excursion To Geyser Del Tatio

Today After Morning breakfast, Start the day early with a scenic drive through the high Andean plains, passing the biodiverse wetlands of Machuca and Putana. Visit the traditional village of Machuca before witnessing the dramatic geothermal activity at El Tatio Geysers. On the return, stop at Geyser Blanco, where you can soak in natural thermal waters surrounded by stunning landscapes. Overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : San Pedro De Atacama – Santiago

Today after Breakfast, Transfer to the Calama Airport to board flight to Santiago. Upon Arrival, Transfer to hotel. Check in & overnight stay at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Santiago – Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales

Today After Breakfast, transfer to Santiago airport to board flight to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to Puerto Natales . Puerto Natales – is a port city on the Señoret Channel in Chile’s southern Patagonia. It’s the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park to the northwest, and the port for boats touring the Patagonian fjords. Check in & overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 : Puerto Natales - Full Day National Park Torres Del Paine & Milodon

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, spend a full day exploring the natural wonders of the Magallanes region, starting from Puerto Natales. Visit stunning viewpoints like Sarmiento Lake, Laguna Amarga, and Lake Nordenskjöld inside Torres del Paine National Park. Walk along Lago Gray, admire waterfalls and rivers, and end the day at the Cueva del Milodón, a site rich in prehistoric and natural significance. Overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Puerto Natales

Today After Breakfast, Its Leisure Day.

Optional:- Full day Balmaceda Serrano navigation

Overnight at the hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 : Departure

Today after Breakfast, Transfer to Puerto Arenas to board flight To Santiago. Back to home with Lovely Memories!!

Included Meal: Breakfast

Stay in Hotel Like

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santiago - Vitacura or similar

Avenida Vitacura 2727, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

No. Of Nights : 3

Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama or similar

Las Chilcas S/N, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile

No. Of Nights : 3

Noi Indigo Patagonia or similar

Ladrilleros 105, 6160509 Puerto Natales, Natales, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

No. Of Nights : 3

Visa Checklist

South America Tourist Visa Check List

Original Passport with old Passport :
Note : Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel. You need minimum two blank pages in your passport for visa stamping.
04 recent photographs each :
02*02 inches size, white background, matt finish & 80% face image & not used in previous visa.
Visa Application Form :
Duly filled and signed respective country visa application form.
Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
Proof of Income like last 3 year IT Return or Form-16 Certificate.
Bank Statement :
Last 06 Months till date updated bank statement with sign & stamp of bank (All pages).
Company letterhead and visiting card
Salary certificate
Business registration proof (If Self Employed)
N.O.C. Letter if salaried
Hotel booking confirmation vouchers for all countries
Return Air Ticket Booking
Day to day Itinerary for the entire duration of stay
Travel Insurance covering the entire stay
Covering Letter :
Personal covering letter explaining purpose of travel, travel dates and countries to be visited.
Normal Process Time :
Approximately 15 to 25 working days after submission of application.
Note :
If traveler holds a valid USA, UK, Canada or Schengen visa, many South American countries may offer visa-free entry or simplified visa process (depends on country like Peru, Colombia, Chile etc.).

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

40000 INR Per Person Deposit Amount At The Time Of Booking & Its Non-Refundable @ Any Circumstances.
2nd part of Payment after 15 Days of Booking. (30000 INR)
Remaining Payment will clear before 25 Days of Departure dates.
ROE will be calculate @ final payment.
GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism.
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. The User Understands And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.”

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Shree Swaminarayn Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy